Hansen: The Full English Opening metadata-enriched By presenting the common threads

By presenting the common threads that underlie opening play

Artur Jussupow

The Interference Device in Various Combinative Schemes

where pressure and a ticking clock often mean it's impossible to find the right defence

Hansen: The Full English Opening metadata-enriched By presenting the common threadsMastering the Fundamentals The first one volume book that covers all variations The English Opening (1. c4) is a popular choice at both club and master level, because it is a chess opening that suits all styles. Elite players as diverse as Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana and Vishy Anand include it in their repertoire. As White you can play aggressively or opt for a more strategic approach, depending on what kind of middlegame positions you are looking